Oral Answers to Questions — Transport. – in the House of Commons at on 29 May 1924.
Mr William Greenwood
, Stockport
asked the Minister of Transport how the work of electrifying the railway between Manchester and Oldham on the London, Midland and Scottish Railway is progressing; and when does he estimate the job will be complete?
Mr Harry Gosling
, Stepney Whitechapel and St George's
I understand from the railway company that the specifications in connection with the electrification scheme to which the hon. Member refers have not yet been completed. The latter part of the question does not, therefore, arise.
Mr William Greenwood
, Stockport
Can the hon. Gentleman say whether this project is definitely abandoned?
Sir Harry Brittain
, Acton
Is it not a much simpler matter to electrify the House than to electrify a railway?
Sir Patrick Hannon
, Birmingham Moseley
Has not the London, Midland and Scottish Railway responded in every way to the representations that have been made?
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